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Producer/Director/Writer

Assistant Director/ 1st Cameraman/Actor

Michael James Parks' struggles with ADHD didn’t stop him from running two YouTube Channels and creating 26 YouTube videos. In a true no-budget, guerrilla filmmaking style, he wrote, directed, acted, and edited most of his short films. He has also done some voice over works for some projects. One of his short films, Shave. has won Outstanding Achievement Award for The World Film Carnival - Singapore during Jan 2021 - Feb 2021.

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Assistant Producer/Lead actress/ Disability Advisor

Jade is a multidisciplinary actor-artist who is hard of hearing. She enjoys creating literary works as much as she adores dance and drama, Jade is currently an artist-in-training with professional actor training program BEYOND DIS:PLAY, where she trains under the tutelage of renowned director Peter Sau. Jade was named the NUS Hochstadt Scholar (Theatre Studies) in 2023, where she hopes to be an active member of the local arts community for many years to come. Outside of her love affair with performance, Jade can often be found reading a good crime thriller or writing her own Chinese novel, all while procrastinating on the academic essay which she should have started writing 4 weeks ago.

Reena Deen’s (Zareena Nazimudeen) foray into scripts and films began in 2021 with a scriptwriting course at the Singapore Media Academy. Reena is an author represented by Erin Murphy literary agency in the United States. Her foray into scripts and films began in 2021 with a scriptwriting course at the Singapore Media Academy. She has made three short films and The Damned Ones is her first feature film. Coming from a marginalized background(minority) and struggling with her own disabilities (dyslexia & cptsd), her books and films often revolve around complicated gray characters with various disabilities.

Website: https://www.reenadeen.com/

Film links: https://www.reenadeen.com/films

*Not all cast & crew are comfortable to disclose their disabilities. Unfortunately, in Singapore, disability still carries a lot of stigma.

Assistant Disability Advisor / Lead Actress

Amanda is a passionate actress who is legally blind. She auditioned for the ArtDis’s artist-in-training program which trains disabled actors in various mediums and was successful in securing a place. Much like the plucky character she plays, Amanda has not let her disability stop her from pursuing her passions or living her life on her own terms. An avid traveller, she has visited more than 7 countries and spends much of her free time honing her acting skills. Her input as a blind person was crucial in crafting Siti’s character.

Sound Recordist & Composer

Jane Yee, an audiophile is in love with all forms of music and sound. She likes listening to sound and often wonders how they work, how it is recorded and how can sound transcend the analogue world and touch the soul of anyone listening to it. She is the sound recordist for this film and could possibly contribute to the composition. She is a shy person, but do not hesitate to talk to her because even though she has a permanent air of disregard on her face, deep down she still wants to connect. And also she should also probably stop talking about herself in 3rd person.

Sound Recordist

Zi Tao Chua is a Singaporean composer and pianist. He is currently pursuing his bachelor’s degree in Composition at the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music in the National University of Singapore under the tutelage of Peter Ivan Edwards and Chen Zhangyi. As a composer, Chua explores his musical identity through the balance between science and culture. Chua has also been involved with inter-disciplinary collaborations, notably with Runaway Co., a Singapore non-profit youth-led theatre group, and also Exuviation (2021), a dance piece written for Singaporean choreographer Dan Kwoh. Chua has also demonstrated his flair as a pianist in the Inter-Junior College Vivace Piano Ensemble Competition, achieving Gold with Commendation in 2016 and 2017, and in the Kingsburg International Piano Competition, as one of the six finalists in 2018.

Senior Editor

Greg Tay is an highly experienced editor who specializes in film production, After Effects, compositing, graphics, and video editing and color grading. He has over 20 years of experience working in film as an editor, colorist, VFX supervisor as well as technical director. His credits include, 7 Hari (Colorist), Scrum tigers (Editor & Colorist), Tribes (Editor & Colorist), Fill My Tank (Editor),Let's Get,Married (Editor, 2012), Ex-Losers S2 (Editor & Colorist), Anak Ayah (Colorist),I nstaGeram (Audio Mix), Diary of Amos Lee (2020 Mediacorp Ch8) (Editor)

Editor

Dayyah is a broadcast media production graduate from Management Development Institute of Singapore and has a keen interest in video production. She has over five years of experience working as an assistant producer and video editor. She hopes to direct her own feature film one day.

Production Assistant

Katie Kelly has worked as a production assistant in a number of sets during her university days in UK and came on board The Damned Ones because she is a strong advocate of diverse voices. Having dyslexia and OCD, she understands the importance of disability representation in film. Growing up without seeing others like herself in media was hard because it made it difficult to accept herself. Today, she uses her time, energy and resources to champion various diverse voices. As a result, she built Antiquoted.com to find diverse business voices to feature in content.

Lead Actress

Mila is a full-time processional actress and model who graduated from the Lasalle college of the arts. She is a staunch supporter of PWDs (people with disabilities) and volunteered her time to support this project despite her busy schedule, She adopts the Lee Strasberg’s method acting for her films. An avid rock climber and artist, she is a passionate actress who spends her time shuttling between Singapore and various countries for her acting and modelling projects. She has till dated acted in more than 20 film projects.

Supporting Actress

A budding actress who is fluent in English & French, Mai Youa has acted in a number of short films like Pass, Breathing, Shattered Heart, Cling, Closure and Just Hold On. She won a Best Performance award in 2023 at the World Monologue Film Festival (Sydney). She has also worked on ads including U.O.B painting of the year short film and a City Bank Commercial

Supporting Actor

Mustafa Ali Khan is a versatile actor with ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) who has acted in both films and stage productions. In 2023, he acted in Measure for Measure, a play by Stage Club, Singapore’s longest running English language theatre. A member of Kino Red Dot, a film NGO, in Singapore, he often volunteers his time and energy for various film projects because of his love and passion for filmmaking.

Supporting Actress

Elaine's recent performances include roles in “The Lighthouse”, which won the outstanding film award at Tagore International Film Festival, and “Such Is Life” which won the Silver Prize at Viddsee Juree Awards Singapore 2018. She was a Resident Artist in Pink Gajah Lab and a resident artist at the Art Continuum Residency in Kho Phanghan, Thailand. Prior to acting, Elaine was a freelance model and pageant contestant and was a finalist in the Miss Malaysia World competition.

Supporting Actor

Himanshu is a passionate actor, writer, and director actively involved in Singapore’s indie film scene. A key member of the Kino Red Dot film movement, he has written and directed five short films across various genres, including drama, romance, and horror. Himanshu has also showcased his talent as an actor in four short films. Known for his collaborative spirit, he is always eager to support fellow filmmakers in their creative endeavors.

Supporting Actress

Kelly is an amateur actress and an active member of .Kino Red Dot, which is a community indie film movement in Singapore, She has acted in minor roles in a wide array of genres including drama, horror, romance and even comedy. Recently, she has delved into scriptwriting and hopes to write and direct her first short film soon.

Supporting Actress

Kaelyn Chan is a child actress who has a keen interest in horror despite her young age. The Damned Ones is her second horror film where she played a supporting role. She plans to enroll in SOTA School of The Arts) in Singapore to pursue her interest in theatre in the future

Supporting Actor

Shalom (Ern Rong) Lim is an advocate, artist, and humanitarian passionate about disability inclusion. In 2002, he wrote his first poem on his experiences with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, "Reaching Out", His children's book, Callum's Courage,, reflects his journey and lived experiences,. His passion for performance art led to him enrolling as a student in Art:Dis's 2-year theatre training program for d/Deaf, neurodivergent, and disabled creatives, Beyond Display.

Supporting Actor

Warren Sheldon is motivational speaker and mental health, caregiving and CMT (Charcot-Marie-Tooth, a rare disease) advocate. He was also a Singapore Silent Heroes Finalist in 2023 & 2024. He recently took an interest in acting and was one of the leads in a short film called Amanda and Sheldon Takes On The World which competed in Easter seals' Disability Film challenge in 2024.

Supporting Actor

Jackie Chinoh is a person with disability who calls himself Singapore's one-handed magician. He has dedicated his life to the art of illusion and specializes in cardistry. While some may see his unique situation as a limitation, he has transformed it into a source of inspiration, creativity, and innovation innovation. He is also a budding actor and recently took up roles in commercials and a local drama. You can learn more about him at www.jackiechionh.com

Supporting Actress

Yuri played a zombie for a student film in December 2021. She then played a supporting role in the short film: "Shattered heart", which was directed by Alexandre Fernandez in May 2023. She was also cast for an advertisement for an UOB art festival project. Currently, she is pursuing a children's art’s course at NAFA (Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts)

Voice Actress

Brenda Khoo is a legal counsel, researcher & data protection officer who is hard of hearing and has cerebral palsy. She is passionate about the arts and was a writer with Mothership and Rice Media. She began pursuing acting recently and landed a role in the short film., Amanda and Sheldon Takes On The World which competed in Easter Seals' Disability Film Challenge in 2024. She got her first voice acting role in 2024 with The Damned Ones.